Is full-time employment experience a necessary requirement under the Independent category?
In most instances, at least one year of full-time employment experience related to the applicant’s intended occupation in Canada, is a necessary preliminary requisite to qualifying for permanent resident status. A number of graduate students and post doctoral candidates may not possess so called “full-time” employment experience within the traditional sense other than faculty related internships, teaching positions, etc. In many cases, such experience may prove sufficient. This aspect of an applicant’s profile gives rise to the use of discretion by the visa office and accordingly, should be addressed in an appropriate manner, on a case by case basis.
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